The Master of Public Administration program is now available to students off-campus who are interested in and
committed to completing their degree requirements through online instruction. (Non-degree seeking graduate
students are welcome, as well.)
Degree requirements are the same as those for on campus students in Missoula: 36 semester credits, and a
portfolio review. For a full description of the MPA program and degree requirements, visit the Department
of Political Science website at
www.cas.umt.edu/polsci/mpa.htm.
The MPA program's purpose is to prepare college graduates for professional service employment in the public
and nonprofit sectors and to enhance the professional competence of mid-career public administrators.
The online MPA program offers 7 courses per year during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The online
program is intended to meet the needs of individuals who are currently working full time and who have
time for only one or two courses per semester. By taking five courses per year, it is possible to complete
the required 36 credits in less than three years.
Application
Persons holding a baccalaureate degree from any regionally accredited
college or university are eligible to apply. To apply, please submit
the following items to the Department of Political Science:
• A completed application form and $51.00 application fee. The application
form is now submitted electronically from the Graduate School website.*
• One official transcript of previous college work.
• Evaluations by a minimum of three (3) persons qualified to judge
your academic potential. The evaluation form is available from the
Graduate School.*
• Official scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The LSAT or
GMAT may substitute for the GRE. The TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB may
substitute for the GRE for international students.
• A written statement of at least 300 words stating your reasons
for seeking the MPA degree and referring specifically to your professional
goals and learning objectives.
Students may apply for either the fall or spring semesters. Applications
are reviewed by the Admission Committee when they are completed.
There is no specific deadline.
Graduate students may also take MPA courses prior to their admission
to the MPA program by applying for graduate nondegree status. Up
to nine (9) credit hours taken in nondegree status may be counted
toward their degree with the approval of the MPA program director.
To apply for graduate nondegree status, please visit the Graduate
School website.*
*The UM Graduate School website can be found at:
www.umt.edu/grad.
The Graduate School can be reached by telephone at 406-243-2572,
or by email at
gradschl@mso.umt.edu
Tuition and Fees
Information about tuition is available at
cyberbear.umt.edu.
Select Tuition/fee costs. If you think you may qualify for a tuition
fee waiver, see: Tuition Fee Waiver.
More Information
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for more information about registration, important dates and
deadlines, and course schedules.
For academic and admission information, contact:
Jeffrey D. Greene, Professor
Department of Political Science
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
Telephone: (406) 243-6181
E-Mail:
jeffrey.greene@umontana.edu
Extended Degree Programs
Continuing Education
The University of Montana-Missoula
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-6419
E-mail:
edp@mso.umt.edu
